The awards season is in full swing, and all eyes are now on one of the most exciting nights in entertainment—the Critics Choice Awards 2025. Every year, critics from around the world gather to honor the best in film and television, celebrating the creative minds behind the most acclaimed productions.

We’ve already seen major events like the Grammys and Golden Globes, but the season is far from over. Tonight, one of the most highly anticipated ceremonies takes place—the Critics Choice Awards.

This event holds special significance as it often foreshadows the Oscars. Many Critics Choice Award winners go on to claim Academy Awards, making this ceremony a key predictor of success in Hollywood.

When and Where is the 2025 Critics Choice Awards?

  • Date: February 7, 2025
  • Time: Red carpet at 5:00 PM, ceremony at 7:00 PM (Colombia time)
  • Venue: Barker Hangar, Santa Monica Airport
  • Broadcast: Live on TNT and Max

Why Was the Critics Choice Awards Date Changed?

Originally scheduled for January 12, the event was postponed twice due to Los Angeles wildfires. The ceremony was first moved to January 26, but a final adjustment placed it on February 7.

Who is Hosting the 2025 Critics Choice Awards?

Returning for the third consecutive year, comedian Chelsea Handler will host the event, bringing her signature humor and sharp wit to the stage.

Predictions: Who Could Win?

This year’s nominees include some of the most critically acclaimed films and performances. Among the frontrunners are Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley for their roles in The Substance, directed by Coralie Fargeat. The highly anticipated musical Wicked, starring Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, is also expected to dominate.

Nominees for the 2025 Critics Choice Awards

Best Film

  • A Complete Stranger
  • Anora
  • The Brutalist
  • Conclave
  • Dune: Part Two
  • Emilia Pérez
  • Nickel Boys
  • Sing Sing
  • The Substance
  • Wicked

Best Actor

  • Adrien Brody – The Brutalist
  • Timothée Chalamet – A Complete Unknown
  • Daniel Craig – Queer
  • Colman Domingo – Sing Sing
  • Ralph Fiennes – Conclave
  • Hugh Grant – Heretic

Best Actress

  • Cynthia Erivo – Wicked
  • Karla Sofia Gascon – Emilia Pérez
  • Marianne Jean-Baptiste – My Only Family
  • Angelina Jolie – Maria
  • Mikey Madison – Anora
  • Demi Moore – The Substance

Best Supporting Actor

  • Yura Borisov – Anora
  • Kieran Culkin – A Royal Pain
  • Clarence Maclin – Sing Sing
  • Edward Norton – A Complete Unknown
  • Guy Pearce – The Brutalist
  • Denzel Washington – Gladiator II

Best Supporting Actress

  • Danielle Deadwyler – The Piano Lesson
  • Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor – Nickel Boys
  • Ariana Grande – Wicked
  • Margaret Qualley – The Substance
  • Isabella Rossellini – Conclave
  • Zoe Saldana – Emilia Pérez

Best Young Actor/Actress

  • Alyla Browne – Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
  • Elliott Heffernan – Blitz
  • Maisy Stella – My Future Self
  • Isaac Wang – Didi
  • Alisha Weir – Abigail
  • Zoe Ziegler – Janet Planet

Best Cast

  • Anora
  • Conclave
  • Emilia Pérez
  • Saturday Night
  • Sing Sing
  • Wicked

Best Director

  • Jacques Audiard – Emilia Pérez
  • Sean Baker – Anora
  • Edward Berger – Conclave
  • Brady Corbet – The Brutalist
  • Jon M. Chu – Wicked
  • Coralie Fargeat – The Substance
  • RaMell Ross – Nickel Boys
  • Denis Villeneuve – Dune: Part Two

Best Original Screenplay

  • Sean Baker – Anora
  • Moritz Binder, Tim Fehlbaum, Alex David – September 5
  • Brady Corbet, Mona Fastvold – The Brutalist
  • Jesse Eisenberg – A Real Pain
  • Coralie Fargeat – The Substance
  • Justin Kuritzkes – Challengers

Best Adapted Screenplay

  • Jacques Audiard – Emilia Pérez
  • Winnie Holzman, Dana Fox – Wicked
  • Greg Kwedar, Clint Bentley – Sing Sing
  • RaMell Ross & Joslyn Barnes – Nickel Boys
  • Peter Straughan – Conclave
  • Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts – Dune: Part Two

Best Cinematography

  • Jarin Blaschke – Nosferatu
  • Alice Brooks – Wicked
  • Lol Crawley – The Brutalist
  • Stéphane Fontaine – Conclave
  • Greig Fraser – Dune: Part Two
  • Jomo Fray – Nickel Boys

A Night to Celebrate Film and Television

With a stellar lineup of nominees and acclaimed films, the 2025 Critics Choice Awards promises an unforgettable evening. Whether serving as a precursor to the Oscars or highlighting outstanding achievements in film and television, this ceremony remains one of Hollywood’s most prestigious events.

Who will take home the top honors? Tune in tonight to find out!